Albert Hall Museum is the oldest museum of Jaipur, Rajasthan. The museum building is located in Ram Niwas Garden opposite New Gate. It also functions as the State museum of Rajasthan and is called the Government Central Museum as well. The Albert Hall Museum holds a rich collection of artefacts including paintings, carpets, ivory, stone, metal sculptures, colourful crystal works, etc.
History
The foundation stone of Albert Hall was laid in the year 1876 on February 6, during the visit of the Prince of Wales, Albert Edward to Jaipur. The building itself is named after him. But still there was an uncertainty on the main purpose of the building. It had yet to be decided how to put it to use.
Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh initially wanted the museum building to be a town hall. Some suggested putting it to cultural or educational use. Dr. Thomas Hobein Hendley suggested using the building as an industrial museum to encourage local artisans by displaying their crafts. The then Maharaja of Jaipur, Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II liked his idea and decided to make it a museum showcasing the artwork of local craftsmen of Jaipur in 1880. The museum was finally opened for the public in 1887.
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